Avery A. Dandreta

Avery Dandreta is an attorney with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Auburn, Maine, concentrating her practice in:

Purchase and Sales of Real Estate, Commercial and Residential

Real Estate Title Insurance

Commercial and Residential Closings

Commercial and Residential Leasing Transactions

Financing of Real Estate Transactions

Boundary Disputes

Zoning & Land Use

Avery handles all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. Prior to joining Skelton Taintor & Abbott, Avery was an associate in another Maine law firm. She most recently worked in Real Estate Development for Ahold Delhaize. In that role, Avery worked closely with real estate brokers, developers, landlords, potential tenants and buyers. She oversaw excess property portfolios of approximately 200 properties and was involved in local and state permitting. Avery also negotiated a wide range of commercial real estate deals, including lease amendments, lease option renewals, lease terminations, easements and property sales.

In pro bono and other volunteer activities, she has taught for AmeriCorps, provided hotline advice with the Volunteer Lawyers Project, mentored at-risk Maine high school students, and volunteered with the Maine College Guild.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Avery earned a B.A. from the University of Vermont and a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law. While in law school, she worked at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic. Admitted to the Bar as a Student Attorney under Maine Bar rules, she represented clients in a variety of civil matters. Avery also participated in the Domestic Violence Program and represented clients seeking Protection from Abuse Orders, which included negotiating agreements and representing clients at trial.

Avery enjoys exploring the New England outdoors with her husband and spending time with friends and family.